Health Condition 1: 7- Osteopathic
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: iv dexamethasone: single preoperative dose of iv dexamethasone 8mg.
dose - 8mg dexamethasone drug
frequency- single dose has to be given.
route - intravenous
duration of interventio
Sponsors
Department of anaesthesiology and pain medicine, Pt J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-65 years BMI less than 30kg/m2 ASA I & II Duration of elective joint arthroplasty surgery less than equal to 2hrs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with prediabetes, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled bleeding diathesis. History of peptic ulcer disease or GERD. Chronic use of steroid Immunosuppression Pregnancy Hepatorenal dysfunction Malignancy Patients allergic to dexamethasone.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To record the changes in random blood glucose within first 72hrs of elective joint arthroplastyTimepoint: 72 hours | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the changes in random blood glucose with fasting blood glucose. To record the time of onset, severity and incidence of post operative nausea and vomiting. (PONV) (PONV Intensity Score) To assess the severity of postoperative pain. (VAS) Timepoint: 72 hrs | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Navin Kumar Tiwari
Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur
Outcome results
None listed